In situ formed low density O＇-sialon-based multiphase ceramics were prepared by liquid-phase sintering method at 1400°C with Si3N4, SiO2 and Al2O3 as raw materials.Crystalline phases were identified by X-ray dif...In situ formed low density O＇-sialon-based multiphase ceramics were prepared by liquid-phase sintering method at 1400°C with Si3N4, SiO2 and Al2O3 as raw materials.Crystalline phases were identified by X-ray diffraction（XRD）.The quantitative phase analysis was finished by matrix-flushing method and the substitution parameter x value of O＇-sialon was estimated.The effects of sintering additives on the phase composition of the material were studied.The results show that, when using Y2O3 alone, Al6Si2O13 phase can be formed in the material, but when using Y2O3 and MgO, MgAl2O4 phase can be preferentially formed and the Al6Si2O13 is not observed.The mechanical properties of the material were measured and the relationships between microstructure and mechanical properties were discussed.The sample with Y2O3 and MgO sintering additives, using fused quartz alone as SiO2 source, displays a combination of high bending strength（163 MPa） and good fracture toughness（3.11 MPa·m1/2）.Bending strength and fracture toughness of the samples increase with the increase of the content and aspect ratio of elongated grains and decrease with the increase of the porosity.展开更多
Lead-free piezoelectric NaxK1-xNbO3（x = 0.3-0.8）（NKN） ceramics were fabricated by normal sintering at 1060°C for 2 h.Microstructures and electrical properties of the ceramics were investigated with a special ...Lead-free piezoelectric NaxK1-xNbO3（x = 0.3-0.8）（NKN） ceramics were fabricated by normal sintering at 1060°C for 2 h.Microstructures and electrical properties of the ceramics were investigated with a special emphasis on the influence of Na content.The grain size of the produced dense ceramic was decreased by increasing Na content.A discontinuous change in the space distance was found at the composition close to Na0.7K0.3NbO3 ceramic, which indicates the presence of a transitional composition between two different orthorhombic phases, which is similar to the behavior of morphotropic phase boundary（MPB） in NaxK1-xNbO3 ceramics.Such MPB-like behavior contributes to the enhanced piezoelectric coefficient d33 of 122 pC/N, planar-mode electromechanical coupling coefficient kP of 28.6%, and dielectric constant εr of 703, respectively for the Na0.7K0.3NbO3 ceramic.Cubic temperature TC and the transitional temperature TO-T from orthorhombic to tetragonal phase are observed at around 420°C and 200°C, respectively.展开更多
MAX phase ceramics is a large family of nanolaminate carbides and nitrides,which integrates the advantages of both metals and ceramics,in general,the distinct chemical inertness of ceramics and excellent physical prop...MAX phase ceramics is a large family of nanolaminate carbides and nitrides,which integrates the advantages of both metals and ceramics,in general,the distinct chemical inertness of ceramics and excellent physical properties like metals.Meanwhile,the rich chemical and structural diversity of the MAXs endows them with broad space for property regulation.Especially,a much higher self-lubricity,as well as wear resistance,than that of traditional alloys and ceramics,has been observed in MAXs at elevated temperatures in recent decades,which manifests a great application potential and sparks tremendous research interest.Aiming at establishing a correlation among structure,chemical composition,working conditions,and the tribological behaviors of MAXs,this work overviews the recent progress in their high-temperature(HT)tribological properties,accompanied by advances in synthesis and structure analysis.HT tribological-specific behaviors,including the stress responses and damage mechanism,oxidation mechanism,and wear mechanism,are discussed.Whereafter,the tribological behaviors along with factors related to the tribological working conditions are discussed.Accordingly,outlooks of MAX phase ceramics for future HT solid lubricants are given based on the optimization of present mechanical properties and processing technologies.展开更多
Thermal barrier coatings（TBCs） protection is widely used to prolong the lifetime of turbine components.The outermost layer of TBCs is ceramic layer, whose function is heat insulation, and the main composition of the...Thermal barrier coatings（TBCs） protection is widely used to prolong the lifetime of turbine components.The outermost layer of TBCs is ceramic layer, whose function is heat insulation, and the main composition of the ceramic layer is ZrO2. In this study, the micro-Zr02 and the nano-ZrO2 doped with 10 wt% CeO2 as well as microZrO2 and nano-ZrO2 were prepared by air plasma spraying（APS） to study the advantages of the addition of rare earth element. The effect of CeO2 on the phase transformation of ZrO2 was studied. The results show that there are few cracks in micro-and nano-ZrO2 doped with 10 wt% CeO2,and rare earth oxides can affect the phase transformation significantly. The morphologies, hardness and elastic modulus of the four ceramic layers were also discussed.展开更多
The Al_2O_3-（W,Ti）C composites with Ni and Mo additions varying from 0vol% to 12vol% were prepared via hot pressing sintering under 30 MPa. The microstructure was investigated via X-ray diffraction（XRD） and scanni...The Al_2O_3-（W,Ti）C composites with Ni and Mo additions varying from 0vol% to 12vol% were prepared via hot pressing sintering under 30 MPa. The microstructure was investigated via X-ray diffraction（XRD） and scanning electron microscopy（SEM） equipped with energy dispersive spectrometry（EDS）. Mechanical properties such as flexural strength, fracture toughness, and Vickers hardness were also measured. Results show that the main phases A12O3 and（W,Ti）C were detected by XRD. Compound Mo Ni also existed in sintered nanocomposites. The fracture modes of the nanocomposites were both intergranular and transgranular fractures. The plastic deformation of metal particles and crack bridging were the main toughening mechanisms. The maximum flexural strength and fracture toughness were obtained for 9vol% and 12vol% additions of Ni and Mo, respectively. The hardness of the composites reduced gradually with increasing content of metals Ni and Mo.展开更多
The failure of mechanical components is mainly caused by three key mechanisms:wear,corrosion,and fatigue.Among these failure modes,wear of mechanical components notably increases energy consumption and leads to substa...The failure of mechanical components is mainly caused by three key mechanisms:wear,corrosion,and fatigue.Among these failure modes,wear of mechanical components notably increases energy consumption and leads to substantial economic losses.Fe-Cr-C-B-Ti-Y wear-resistant cladding metals were prepared by the plasma cladding method.The wear performance of the cladding metals was analyzed using an MLS-23 rubber wheel wet sand wear tester.X-ray diffraction,scanning electron microscope,electron backscatter diffraction,and transmission electron microscope were employed to investigate the phase composition and microstructure of the cladding metals,followed by a discussion of their strengthening and wear mechanisms.The results indicate that the microstructure of Fe-Cr-C-B-Ti-Y cladding metals is composed of austeniteγ-Fe,M_(23)(C,B)_(6)eutectic carbide,and TiC hard phase.As the Y_(2)O_(3)content increases,the hardness and wear resistance of the cladding metal show a trend of first increasing and then decreasing.When the Y_(2)O_(3)content is 0.4wt%,the precipitation of TiC hard phase and M_(23)(C,B)_(6)-type eutectic carbides reaches maximum,and the grain size is the finest.The cladding metal exhibits optimal formability,featuring the smallest wetting angle of 52.2°.Under this condition,the Rockwell hardness value of the cladding metal is 89.7 HRC,and the wear mass loss is 0.27 g.The dominant wear mechanism of cladding metals is abrasive wear,and the material removal process involves micro-cutting and plowing.展开更多
MAX-phase ceramics combine metallic and ceramic characteristics,while their two-dimensional(2D)derivatives,MXenes,have shown great potential as reinforcements for high-temperature structural applications.Leveraging th...MAX-phase ceramics combine metallic and ceramic characteristics,while their two-dimensional(2D)derivatives,MXenes,have shown great potential as reinforcements for high-temperature structural applications.Leveraging the structural similarity between MXenes and their MAX-phase precursors,Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)was incorporated into two 211-type MAX ceramics,Cr_(2)AlC and Ta_(2)AlC,to investigate its effects on mechanical properties and strengthening mechanisms.The addition of MXene improved both flexural strength and fracture toughness.The optimal enhancement was observed at 2 wt%forCr_(2)AlC(22%strength increase)and 4 wt%for Ta_(2)AlC(33%strength increase).Microstructural analysis revealed partial solid solution and TiC_(y)formation inCr_(2)AlC,while Ta_(2)AlC exhibited complete solid solution behavior.ensity functional theory(DFT)calculations confirmed that Ti ion diffusion into Ta_(2)AlC was energetically more favorable due to weaker Ta–Al bonding and larger interlayer spacing.A multi-mechanismΔσmodel was used to decouple the strengthening contributions from solid solution,grain refinement,dislocation density,and load transfer.InCr_(2)AlC,grain refinement and second-phase strengthening dominated,whereas in Ta_(2)AlC,solid solution and grain refinement prevailed.Theoretical predictions matched well with experimental data after incorporating a correction term into the shear-lag model.These findings provide insights into MXene-induced strengthening in layered ceramics and offer guidance for designing high-performance,damage-tolerant MAX-phase materials.展开更多
This work intends to provide a comprehensive review on the development of Al_(2)O_(3)-C refractories with low/ultra-low carbon content.It covers three parts:carbon materials,microstructure optimization of the refracto...This work intends to provide a comprehensive review on the development of Al_(2)O_(3)-C refractories with low/ultra-low carbon content.It covers three parts:carbon materials,microstructure optimization of the refractory matrix by ceramic phases,and application of metal Al as raw material.Carbon black,expanded graphite,and ultrafine microcrystalline graphite,as price-competitive carbon materials,can be chosen to prepare the low-carbon Al_(2)O_(3)-C refractories after some special treatment.Ni/Co/Fe-catalyzed phenolic resin contributes to improving the properties of the low-carbon Al_(2)O_(3)-C refractories.The performance deterioration of the low-carbon Al_(2)O_(3)-C refractories can also be improved by in-situ formed or pre-synthesized ceramic phases.Metal Al,characterized by plasticity forming,acceleration of sintering,oxidation resistance,and high reactivity,can be used as raw materials to completely replace graphite,and the prepared resin bonded Al-Al_(2)O_(3)based refractories are one novel development direction of the ultra-low carbon Al_(2)O_(3)-C refractories.展开更多
The Ti+C+N film was co-deposited on H13 steel by Filtered Vacuum Arc PlasmaDeposition (FVAPD) operated with a modified cathode. The co-deposited layer was effective for theimprovement of surface hardness and corrosion...The Ti+C+N film was co-deposited on H13 steel by Filtered Vacuum Arc PlasmaDeposition (FVAPD) operated with a modified cathode. The co-deposited layer was effective for theimprovement of surface hardness and corrosion resistance. The nano-hardness value of theco-deposited film is 1.3 times more than that of undeposited sample. The corrosion behaviormeasurement shows that the corrosion resistance for acid corrosion and pitting corrosion wasimproved greatly. It is owing to the formation of the new ternary ceramic phase TiC_(0.7) N_(0.3) inthe co-deposited layer. The mechanism of property improvement is discussed.展开更多
For the first time detailed measurements of the DOS （density of states） for Ti3AIC2 and Ti3SiC2 are presented at temperatures between T = 10 and 100 K. For Ti3AIC2 a DFT （density functional theory） simulation of l...For the first time detailed measurements of the DOS （density of states） for Ti3AIC2 and Ti3SiC2 are presented at temperatures between T = 10 and 100 K. For Ti3AIC2 a DFT （density functional theory） simulation of lattice dynamics is compared to experimental data demonstrating a noticeable difference between the spectra especially below 40 meV. In the case of Ti3SiC2 the DFT model is augmented with MD （molecular dynamics） simulations resulting in the measured and simulated spectra resembling one another more closely but still having significant differences below 40 meV. Within the experimental spectra, there are features up to and including 20 meV which are unaccounted for by the simulation. Tracing individual atoms generated by the computer models suggests anharmonic motion of Si within the Ti3SiC2. The results presented could explain differences between calculated elastic moduli using DFT harmonic lattice dynamics simulations and results from recent experiments.展开更多
In this work, we have studied a new lead-free ceramic of（1-y）Bi1-xNdxFeO3-yBiScO3（0.05≤x≤0.15 and 0.05≤y≤0.15） prepared by a conventional solid-state method, and the influences of Nd and Sc content on their ph...In this work, we have studied a new lead-free ceramic of（1-y）Bi1-xNdxFeO3-yBiScO3（0.05≤x≤0.15 and 0.05≤y≤0.15） prepared by a conventional solid-state method, and the influences of Nd and Sc content on their phase structure and electrical properties were investigated in detail. The ceramics with 0.05≤x≤0.10 and 0.05≤y≤0.15 belong to an R3 c phase, and the rhombohedral-like and orthorhombic multiphase coexistence is established in the composition range of 0.125≤x≤0.15 and y=0. The electrical properties of the ceramics can be enhanced by modifying x and y values. The highest piezoelectric coefficient（d33～51 p C/N） is obtained in the ceramics with x=0.075 and y=0.125, which is superior to that of a pure BiFeO3 ceramic. In addition, a lowest dielectric loss（tan δ～0.095%, f=100 k Hz） is shown in the ceramics with x=0.15 and y=0 due to the involvement of low defect concentrations, and the improved thermal stability of piezoelectricity at 20–600℃ is possessed in the ceramics. We believe that the ceramics can play a meaningful role in the high-temperature lead-free piezoelectric applications.展开更多
MAX phases are a member of ternary carbide and nitride,with a layered crystal structure and a mixed nature of chemical bonds(covalent-ionic-metallic)that promote MAX phases embracing both ceramic and metal characteris...MAX phases are a member of ternary carbide and nitride,with a layered crystal structure and a mixed nature of chemical bonds(covalent-ionic-metallic)that promote MAX phases embracing both ceramic and metal characteristics.As a result,MAX phase ceramics emerge with remarkable properties unique from other traditional ceramics.In this review,we focus on alternate processing approaches for MAX phases that are cost-effective and energy-saving.The MAX phase purity,formation of other unwanted phases,microstructure,and properties are influenced by many parameters during processing.Therefore,we highlight the effect of numerous factors,which alternately diminish the efficiency and performance of materials.Here,the impact of several parameters,such as starting materials,stoichiometric composition,temperature,pressure,particle size,porosity,microstructure,mechanical alloying,mechanical activation,ion irradiation,and doping,are summarized to reveal their influence on the synthesis and properties of MAX phases.The potential applications of MAX phases are considered for their development on a commercial scale toward the industry.展开更多
Two new quaternary Cr_(x)Ti_(0.75)Mo_(0.75)V_(1.5−x)AlC_(2)(x=1.25 and 1)MAXs and Cr_(0.75)Ti_(0.75)Mo_(0.75)V_(0.75)AlC_(2) are synthesized via hot pressing.An unprecedented transition in M-site atomic occupancy from...Two new quaternary Cr_(x)Ti_(0.75)Mo_(0.75)V_(1.5−x)AlC_(2)(x=1.25 and 1)MAXs and Cr_(0.75)Ti_(0.75)Mo_(0.75)V_(0.75)AlC_(2) are synthesized via hot pressing.An unprecedented transition in M-site atomic occupancy from out-of-plane order to solid solution is observed along with composition variation,which also increases the configurational entropy from medium-to high-entropy.Through experimental observations and theoretical calculations,the influence of the atomic distribution on the material properties is analyzed.Eventually,an approximately 40%increase in the Vickers hardness compared with that of Cr_(2)TiAlC_(2) and a low thermal conductivity are detected for the three MAXs,which can be attributed to the solid solution strengthening effects and the enhanced scattering of both electrons and phonons from the high-entropy structure.展开更多
文摘In situ formed low density O＇-sialon-based multiphase ceramics were prepared by liquid-phase sintering method at 1400°C with Si3N4, SiO2 and Al2O3 as raw materials.Crystalline phases were identified by X-ray diffraction（XRD）.The quantitative phase analysis was finished by matrix-flushing method and the substitution parameter x value of O＇-sialon was estimated.The effects of sintering additives on the phase composition of the material were studied.The results show that, when using Y2O3 alone, Al6Si2O13 phase can be formed in the material, but when using Y2O3 and MgO, MgAl2O4 phase can be preferentially formed and the Al6Si2O13 is not observed.The mechanical properties of the material were measured and the relationships between microstructure and mechanical properties were discussed.The sample with Y2O3 and MgO sintering additives, using fused quartz alone as SiO2 source, displays a combination of high bending strength（163 MPa） and good fracture toughness（3.11 MPa·m1/2）.Bending strength and fracture toughness of the samples increase with the increase of the content and aspect ratio of elongated grains and decrease with the increase of the porosity.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 50842028)the National Basic Research Priorities Program of China (No. 2007CB613301)
文摘Lead-free piezoelectric NaxK1-xNbO3（x = 0.3-0.8）（NKN） ceramics were fabricated by normal sintering at 1060°C for 2 h.Microstructures and electrical properties of the ceramics were investigated with a special emphasis on the influence of Na content.The grain size of the produced dense ceramic was decreased by increasing Na content.A discontinuous change in the space distance was found at the composition close to Na0.7K0.3NbO3 ceramic, which indicates the presence of a transitional composition between two different orthorhombic phases, which is similar to the behavior of morphotropic phase boundary（MPB） in NaxK1-xNbO3 ceramics.Such MPB-like behavior contributes to the enhanced piezoelectric coefficient d33 of 122 pC/N, planar-mode electromechanical coupling coefficient kP of 28.6%, and dielectric constant εr of 703, respectively for the Na0.7K0.3NbO3 ceramic.Cubic temperature TC and the transitional temperature TO-T from orthorhombic to tetragonal phase are observed at around 420°C and 200°C, respectively.
基金National Natural Science Foundation ofChina,Grant/Award Number:52275212Fundamental Research Funds for theCentral Universities,Grant/Award Number:D5000230047the"Special Lubrication and Sealing forAerospace"Shaanxi Provincial Scienceand Technology Innovation Team,Grant/Award Number:2024RS-CXTD-63。
文摘MAX phase ceramics is a large family of nanolaminate carbides and nitrides,which integrates the advantages of both metals and ceramics,in general,the distinct chemical inertness of ceramics and excellent physical properties like metals.Meanwhile,the rich chemical and structural diversity of the MAXs endows them with broad space for property regulation.Especially,a much higher self-lubricity,as well as wear resistance,than that of traditional alloys and ceramics,has been observed in MAXs at elevated temperatures in recent decades,which manifests a great application potential and sparks tremendous research interest.Aiming at establishing a correlation among structure,chemical composition,working conditions,and the tribological behaviors of MAXs,this work overviews the recent progress in their high-temperature(HT)tribological properties,accompanied by advances in synthesis and structure analysis.HT tribological-specific behaviors,including the stress responses and damage mechanism,oxidation mechanism,and wear mechanism,are discussed.Whereafter,the tribological behaviors along with factors related to the tribological working conditions are discussed.Accordingly,outlooks of MAX phase ceramics for future HT solid lubricants are given based on the optimization of present mechanical properties and processing technologies.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51371173)the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province(No.2013024011)the Doctor Start-Up Fund of Liaoning Province(No.20121063)
文摘Thermal barrier coatings（TBCs） protection is widely used to prolong the lifetime of turbine components.The outermost layer of TBCs is ceramic layer, whose function is heat insulation, and the main composition of the ceramic layer is ZrO2. In this study, the micro-Zr02 and the nano-ZrO2 doped with 10 wt% CeO2 as well as microZrO2 and nano-ZrO2 were prepared by air plasma spraying（APS） to study the advantages of the addition of rare earth element. The effect of CeO2 on the phase transformation of ZrO2 was studied. The results show that there are few cracks in micro-and nano-ZrO2 doped with 10 wt% CeO2,and rare earth oxides can affect the phase transformation significantly. The morphologies, hardness and elastic modulus of the four ceramic layers were also discussed.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51475273)
文摘The Al_2O_3-（W,Ti）C composites with Ni and Mo additions varying from 0vol% to 12vol% were prepared via hot pressing sintering under 30 MPa. The microstructure was investigated via X-ray diffraction（XRD） and scanning electron microscopy（SEM） equipped with energy dispersive spectrometry（EDS）. Mechanical properties such as flexural strength, fracture toughness, and Vickers hardness were also measured. Results show that the main phases A12O3 and（W,Ti）C were detected by XRD. Compound Mo Ni also existed in sintered nanocomposites. The fracture modes of the nanocomposites were both intergranular and transgranular fractures. The plastic deformation of metal particles and crack bridging were the main toughening mechanisms. The maximum flexural strength and fracture toughness were obtained for 9vol% and 12vol% additions of Ni and Mo, respectively. The hardness of the composites reduced gradually with increasing content of metals Ni and Mo.
文摘The failure of mechanical components is mainly caused by three key mechanisms:wear,corrosion,and fatigue.Among these failure modes,wear of mechanical components notably increases energy consumption and leads to substantial economic losses.Fe-Cr-C-B-Ti-Y wear-resistant cladding metals were prepared by the plasma cladding method.The wear performance of the cladding metals was analyzed using an MLS-23 rubber wheel wet sand wear tester.X-ray diffraction,scanning electron microscope,electron backscatter diffraction,and transmission electron microscope were employed to investigate the phase composition and microstructure of the cladding metals,followed by a discussion of their strengthening and wear mechanisms.The results indicate that the microstructure of Fe-Cr-C-B-Ti-Y cladding metals is composed of austeniteγ-Fe,M_(23)(C,B)_(6)eutectic carbide,and TiC hard phase.As the Y_(2)O_(3)content increases,the hardness and wear resistance of the cladding metal show a trend of first increasing and then decreasing.When the Y_(2)O_(3)content is 0.4wt%,the precipitation of TiC hard phase and M_(23)(C,B)_(6)-type eutectic carbides reaches maximum,and the grain size is the finest.The cladding metal exhibits optimal formability,featuring the smallest wetting angle of 52.2°.Under this condition,the Rockwell hardness value of the cladding metal is 89.7 HRC,and the wear mass loss is 0.27 g.The dominant wear mechanism of cladding metals is abrasive wear,and the material removal process involves micro-cutting and plowing.
基金the financial supports from the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province for Youths(No.BK20230948)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.11872171 and 52472090).
文摘MAX-phase ceramics combine metallic and ceramic characteristics,while their two-dimensional(2D)derivatives,MXenes,have shown great potential as reinforcements for high-temperature structural applications.Leveraging the structural similarity between MXenes and their MAX-phase precursors,Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)was incorporated into two 211-type MAX ceramics,Cr_(2)AlC and Ta_(2)AlC,to investigate its effects on mechanical properties and strengthening mechanisms.The addition of MXene improved both flexural strength and fracture toughness.The optimal enhancement was observed at 2 wt%forCr_(2)AlC(22%strength increase)and 4 wt%for Ta_(2)AlC(33%strength increase).Microstructural analysis revealed partial solid solution and TiC_(y)formation inCr_(2)AlC,while Ta_(2)AlC exhibited complete solid solution behavior.ensity functional theory(DFT)calculations confirmed that Ti ion diffusion into Ta_(2)AlC was energetically more favorable due to weaker Ta–Al bonding and larger interlayer spacing.A multi-mechanismΔσmodel was used to decouple the strengthening contributions from solid solution,grain refinement,dislocation density,and load transfer.InCr_(2)AlC,grain refinement and second-phase strengthening dominated,whereas in Ta_(2)AlC,solid solution and grain refinement prevailed.Theoretical predictions matched well with experimental data after incorporating a correction term into the shear-lag model.These findings provide insights into MXene-induced strengthening in layered ceramics and offer guidance for designing high-performance,damage-tolerant MAX-phase materials.
文摘This work intends to provide a comprehensive review on the development of Al_(2)O_(3)-C refractories with low/ultra-low carbon content.It covers three parts:carbon materials,microstructure optimization of the refractory matrix by ceramic phases,and application of metal Al as raw material.Carbon black,expanded graphite,and ultrafine microcrystalline graphite,as price-competitive carbon materials,can be chosen to prepare the low-carbon Al_(2)O_(3)-C refractories after some special treatment.Ni/Co/Fe-catalyzed phenolic resin contributes to improving the properties of the low-carbon Al_(2)O_(3)-C refractories.The performance deterioration of the low-carbon Al_(2)O_(3)-C refractories can also be improved by in-situ formed or pre-synthesized ceramic phases.Metal Al,characterized by plasticity forming,acceleration of sintering,oxidation resistance,and high reactivity,can be used as raw materials to completely replace graphite,and the prepared resin bonded Al-Al_(2)O_(3)based refractories are one novel development direction of the ultra-low carbon Al_(2)O_(3)-C refractories.
基金This work was supported by Committee 863 High Science & Technology (217003) and The National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.50141022).
文摘The Ti+C+N film was co-deposited on H13 steel by Filtered Vacuum Arc PlasmaDeposition (FVAPD) operated with a modified cathode. The co-deposited layer was effective for theimprovement of surface hardness and corrosion resistance. The nano-hardness value of theco-deposited film is 1.3 times more than that of undeposited sample. The corrosion behaviormeasurement shows that the corrosion resistance for acid corrosion and pitting corrosion wasimproved greatly. It is owing to the formation of the new ternary ceramic phase TiC_(0.7) N_(0.3) inthe co-deposited layer. The mechanism of property improvement is discussed.
文摘For the first time detailed measurements of the DOS （density of states） for Ti3AIC2 and Ti3SiC2 are presented at temperatures between T = 10 and 100 K. For Ti3AIC2 a DFT （density functional theory） simulation of lattice dynamics is compared to experimental data demonstrating a noticeable difference between the spectra especially below 40 meV. In the case of Ti3SiC2 the DFT model is augmented with MD （molecular dynamics） simulations resulting in the measured and simulated spectra resembling one another more closely but still having significant differences below 40 meV. Within the experimental spectra, there are features up to and including 20 meV which are unaccounted for by the simulation. Tracing individual atoms generated by the computer models suggests anharmonic motion of Si within the Ti3SiC2. The results presented could explain differences between calculated elastic moduli using DFT harmonic lattice dynamics simulations and results from recent experiments.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51102173&51472169)the College of Materials Science and Engineering of Sichuan University
文摘In this work, we have studied a new lead-free ceramic of（1-y）Bi1-xNdxFeO3-yBiScO3（0.05≤x≤0.15 and 0.05≤y≤0.15） prepared by a conventional solid-state method, and the influences of Nd and Sc content on their phase structure and electrical properties were investigated in detail. The ceramics with 0.05≤x≤0.10 and 0.05≤y≤0.15 belong to an R3 c phase, and the rhombohedral-like and orthorhombic multiphase coexistence is established in the composition range of 0.125≤x≤0.15 and y=0. The electrical properties of the ceramics can be enhanced by modifying x and y values. The highest piezoelectric coefficient（d33～51 p C/N） is obtained in the ceramics with x=0.075 and y=0.125, which is superior to that of a pure BiFeO3 ceramic. In addition, a lowest dielectric loss（tan δ～0.095%, f=100 k Hz） is shown in the ceramics with x=0.15 and y=0 due to the involvement of low defect concentrations, and the improved thermal stability of piezoelectricity at 20–600℃ is possessed in the ceramics. We believe that the ceramics can play a meaningful role in the high-temperature lead-free piezoelectric applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Sciences Foundation of China(52072311).
文摘MAX phases are a member of ternary carbide and nitride,with a layered crystal structure and a mixed nature of chemical bonds(covalent-ionic-metallic)that promote MAX phases embracing both ceramic and metal characteristics.As a result,MAX phase ceramics emerge with remarkable properties unique from other traditional ceramics.In this review,we focus on alternate processing approaches for MAX phases that are cost-effective and energy-saving.The MAX phase purity,formation of other unwanted phases,microstructure,and properties are influenced by many parameters during processing.Therefore,we highlight the effect of numerous factors,which alternately diminish the efficiency and performance of materials.Here,the impact of several parameters,such as starting materials,stoichiometric composition,temperature,pressure,particle size,porosity,microstructure,mechanical alloying,mechanical activation,ion irradiation,and doping,are summarized to reveal their influence on the synthesis and properties of MAX phases.The potential applications of MAX phases are considered for their development on a commercial scale toward the industry.
基金grateful for the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52275212)the“Special Lubrication and Sealing for Aerospace”Shaanxi Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Team(No.2024RSCXTD-63)+2 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.D5000230047)the Aeronautical Science Foundation of China(2024Z046053001)The authors thank the support and expert advice of Professor Zhang Qichun's group(City University of Hong Kong)on the calculations.
文摘Two new quaternary Cr_(x)Ti_(0.75)Mo_(0.75)V_(1.5−x)AlC_(2)(x=1.25 and 1)MAXs and Cr_(0.75)Ti_(0.75)Mo_(0.75)V_(0.75)AlC_(2) are synthesized via hot pressing.An unprecedented transition in M-site atomic occupancy from out-of-plane order to solid solution is observed along with composition variation,which also increases the configurational entropy from medium-to high-entropy.Through experimental observations and theoretical calculations,the influence of the atomic distribution on the material properties is analyzed.Eventually,an approximately 40%increase in the Vickers hardness compared with that of Cr_(2)TiAlC_(2) and a low thermal conductivity are detected for the three MAXs,which can be attributed to the solid solution strengthening effects and the enhanced scattering of both electrons and phonons from the high-entropy structure.
